Morgan set to arrive in New Bedford Wednesday afternoon

Organizers of the Charles W. Morgan’s 38th voyage say the restored whale ship is scheduled to leave Vineyard Haven at roughly 9 a.m., Wednesday, and arrive in New Bedford about 4 p.m.

Standard-Times staff

NEW BEDFORD — Organizers of the Charles W. Morgan’s 38th voyage say the restored whale ship is scheduled to leave Vineyard Haven at roughly 9 a.m., Wednesday, and arrive in New Bedford about 4 p.m.

Dana Hewson, vice president of Watercraft and Preservation Programs at Mystic Seaport, told a small gathering at the Whaling Museum Tuesday evening that he had been in contact with weather forecasters throughout the day and that Wednesday would likely be the best day for the trip from Martha’s Vineyard to New Bedford.

He said the ship would be towed past Quicks Hole, then likely spend as much time as possible sailing in Buzzards Bay before being towed into New Bedford Harbor.

There may be some early morning fog, but Wednesday’s weather forecast is more favorable than Thursday’s, so the timing is right. Hewson cautioned that weather can change, and with it the sailing schedule.

The Morgan is set to be docked at State Pier in New Bedford until July 6, and will be open to the public beginning on Saturday.